Tag: landscape

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener A good garden is coffee time with your thoughts, watching a sunrise, the majesty of a butterfly, or the buzzing of hummingbirds. Gardener is a label proudly worn, but there are some unpleasant tasks…

Contact: Ken Davis Watters Garden Center [email protected] cell 603-456-3581 NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Large Raptors to Descend on Watters Garden Center (February 17, 2017) Prescott, Arizona –   With razor sharp hooked beaks, powerful grasping talons, and wingspans that can…

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener The days grow short as we move into the last of the 2016 gardening season. This is a time to relax, sip some tea while warming our feet by the fire, and reflect on…

Students learn the best grapes, berries and all things vegetable along with plant foods and an ever increasing harvest. Dozens and dozens of fruiting varieties will be on hand and all the professionals to help you increase the eats in…

Come ready to learn, this is far more than where to sling more rock. This is design, remodel and install a new landscape that just feels right. Best practice for landscapes that shine all 4 seasons and it all begins…

Not all plants need pruning in the yard, but timing is critical for those that do. Learn these mountain timely techniques sure to make the yard happy, bloom better and reduce disease this spring. Dress warm and bring garden shoes,…

Our first Free Design Friday was tremendously popular!  So much that designer, Rich Olson, is asking that you send an email with a photo of your landscape area in advance to minimize wait time.  Please email your photo and dimensions…

Picture this: You’re driving through a neighborhood admiring beautifully manicured lawns and blooming daffodils when suddenly your scenic drive is jarred by an overgrown, unkempt front yard. You immediately cringe in disgust, but your revulsion is not just at the…

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An evergreen that has had a starring role in the mountains of Arizona is gaining nationwide popularity. The ‘Single Blue Pinyon Pine’ is a new local variety that gives a bold appearance to a rustic tree. Its blue color blends…